Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas
6 months ago

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas

Associated Press  

Here we go again. Because the South Africa second string failed to wrap up the Rugby Championship title last weekend in Argentina, the first string has been summoned to finish the job on Saturday in Mbombela. Despite losing 29-28 in Santiago del Estero, the Springboks remain formidable favorites to take their first title since 2019. The Pumas’ first win over the Springboks in six years set the stage for this final-round title decider in cosy Mbombela Stadium. He’s done an absolutely immense job for South Africa.” Argentina has also freshened its lineup with seven changes after the wear and tear of a priceless victory in Santiago del Estero.

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Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live
4 months ago

Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Springboks arrive for Autumn Nations Series against Scotland, England and Wales Wales were condemned to the ignominy of a winless 2024 as world champions South Africa proved much too good for Warren Gatland’s embattled side. The hosts have looked completely bereft of confidence and belief as their losing streak has reached a record-breaking 11 games and they never …

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss
4 months ago

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — World champion South Africa achieved its first undefeated rugby tour of Europe in 11 years and dealt Wales a record-extending 12th straight loss as expected on Saturday. That’s why we had our best team on the field and gave everything.” South Africa bookended a sensational post-World Cup year with wins over Wales — 41-13 in June at …

Springboks look to inflict more pain on England as ‘antagonism’ simmers
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks look to inflict more pain on England as ‘antagonism’ simmers

Associated Press  

There’s been no let-up from the Springboks since repeating as rugby’s world champions. Writing a column in The Times of London, former England forward Courtney Lawes said there was “genuine antagonism” between the teams stemming from their Rugby World Cup semifinal last year won by South Africa 16-15 after a long-range penalty from Handre Pollard with less than two minutes …

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England

Associated Press  

Signals coming from the South Africa camp this week seem to be baiting Scotland to give the Rugby World Cup champion a tougher autumn contest on Sunday at Murrayfield. First, Springboks center Andre Esterhuizen insulted the South Africans in the Scotland squad, then coach Rassie Erasmus unexpectedly picked a 7-1 forwards-backs bench and expressed interest in seeing how his team …

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
6 months ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

The Independent  

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Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider
6 months ago

Flyhalf Libbok starting for upgraded Springboks against Pumas in title decider

Associated Press  

MBOMBELA, South Africa — Flyhalf Manie Libbok will surprisingly start for South Africa when it tries to secure the Rugby Championship title against Argentina this weekend. “It’s not just up to him to find solutions for his goalkicking, it is something we have to do as a team, and we are working on a plan.” What’s more, Libbok will start …

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire
6 months ago

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina — Argentina kept its hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive when it edged world champion South Africa 29-28 on Saturday to temporarily deny the Springboks their first title since 2019. South Africa will go into the match atop the table with 19 points with Argentina five points behind, needing maximum points to claim the Championship …

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
6 months, 1 week ago

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country

Associated Press  

Tip of the hat to Rassie Erasmus. The coach has stuck by his plan to give all of his South Africa squad playing time and expose new players to quality opponents, and he’s walking the walk. Even with a two-week break between games, he rested seven players who appeared in the Rugby World Cup final last year, including captain Siya …

Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship
6 months, 1 week ago

Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Salmaan Moerat will captain a much-changed South Africa side that will try to clinch the Rugby Championship crown against Argentina this weekend in Santiago del Estero. There’s a new front row including Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit, Moerat joining Nortje in the second row, and new flankers Ben-Jason Dixon and Marco van Staden. “This group …

Springboks close in on Rugby Championship crown after 4th straight win over All Blacks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks close in on Rugby Championship crown after 4th straight win over All Blacks

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa regained the Freedom Cup and put a hand on the Rugby Championship trophy by beating New Zealand 18-12 for a rare fourth successive time on Saturday. They’d ended the All Blacks reign over the Rugby Championship for the last four years, and kept their greatest foe tryless in this contest for the first …

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Independent  

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South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
6 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback

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Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019. And that’s the great thing about this team today; we never panicked.” The first contest between them since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October — 13 …

Eben Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks reveal team for All Blacks clash
7 months ago

Eben Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks reveal team for All Blacks clash

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Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium
7 months, 1 week ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium

ABC  

South Africa have secured a sweep of the Wallabies on Australian soil, scoring four tries to nil to claim a 30-12 win in wet conditions at Perth Stadium. Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete's attempted chip and chase would have led to a South Africa try if not for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's fumble with the try line in sight. Lolesio's audacious cross-field kick …

Springboks ring changes for second Rugby Championship clash with Australia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks ring changes for second Rugby Championship clash with Australia

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Springboks defeat Wallabies 33-7 in Rugby Championship at Lang Park
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 33-7 in Rugby Championship at Lang Park

ABC  

Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane on Saturday. The world champions have added New Zealand attack coach Tony Brown to their technical team in a bid to instil a more ball-in-hand …

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019
7 months, 2 weeks ago

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa has won two World Cup titles since it last lifted the Rugby Championship trophy in 2019. The All Blacks host Argentina later the same day in Wellington as the Southern Hemisphere nations enter a new phase of the rebuilding process that has followed the last World Cup in France in 2023 in which South …

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener

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Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series
8 months, 1 week ago

Historic Portugal test bigger for Springboks in aftermath of drawn Ireland series

Associated Press  

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The historic sold-out first rugby test against Portugal on Saturday grew in importance for South Africa in the wake of the bruising Ireland series. Off the bench will come Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter, the son of former Boks flanker Andre Venter, Lions flanker Ruan Venter, scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and fullback Quan Horn. “We didn’t …

Springboks confirm No. 1 status by beating Six Nations champion Ireland 27-20
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks confirm No. 1 status by beating Six Nations champion Ireland 27-20

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa ended eight years of hurt at the hands of Ireland when it won their No. But then South Africa’s five-meter scrum obliterated Ireland’s and referee Luke Pearce awarded a penalty try. That secured victory in the 78th minute of South Africa’s first game of the year despite Ryan Baird’s late try from a Lowe …

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks reload with Rugby World Cup champions for first Ireland test

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa will start an entire XV of Rugby World Cup champions against Ireland in the first test on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld. After beating Wales 41-13 in London 10 days ago, a game outside the World Rugby test window, the Springboks have brought straight into their side captain Siya Kolisi and backs Handre Pollard, Kurt-Lee …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
9 months ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham
9 months, 1 week ago

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Circumstances have made South Africa and Wales consider the 2027 Rugby World Cup in picking the lineups for their one-off test on Saturday at Twickenham. In South Africa’s first match since winning the Rugby World Cup last October, it has chosen four new caps, as many as Wales, which is making its first appearance since finishing bottom of …

Wales to play home match at Twickenham as Taylor Swift kicks them out of Cardiff
1 year, 1 month ago

Wales to play home match at Twickenham as Taylor Swift kicks them out of Cardiff

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NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 4 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight
1 year, 4 months ago

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa players brought to tears after winning World Cup against New Zealand South Africa hung on to beat New Zealand in a tense 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris, and in doing so they became the first men’s side to win the tournament for a fourth time. South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi …

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

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South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final. South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a compelling arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. Frizell did come …

No fireworks: superb defending, grit and resilience lead Springboks to record 4th World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

No fireworks: superb defending, grit and resilience lead Springboks to record 4th World Cup win

Associated Press  

PARIS — There was just seven seconds left on the clock, and one massive scrum to play to decide the winner of the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand. Definitely not the most spectacular of the two teams on the field, South Africa claimed a record fourth Rugby World Cup after a phenomenal defensive effort. “They are …

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

The Independent  

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Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi

Daily Mail  

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. Siya Kolisi has led South Africa to their second successive Rugby World Cup title on Saturday South Africa have now claimed their second successive Rugby World Cup title with a win against the All Blacks on Saturday night They defeated the …

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks

Associated Press  

PARIS — In his bid to help South Africa retain its Rugby World Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe is ready to leave his favorite position on the wing and dig into his rugby sevens experience to play at scrumhalf against New Zealand in Saturday’s final. Kolbe, who scored a try for the Springboks in the final against England four years ago, …

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber’s last game as coach of South Africa. When South Africa first used the 7-1 split against New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in August, former Scotland coach Matt …

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Associated Press  

PARIS — South Africa. One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time. The stakes are much, much higher, not just a first World Cup title for most on the field, but a possible second title for quite a …

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries
1 year, 5 months ago

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

Associated Press  

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. The All Blacks and the Springboks — with 102 years of games between them — have met in the Rugby World Cup final just once before, …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England

Firstpost  

History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time. South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on …

Late kick gives South Africa ‘ugly’ win over England in Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Late kick gives South Africa ‘ugly’ win over England in Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Handre Pollard’s late kick gives Springboks 16-15 victory to set up final against fellow triple champions New Zealand. Replacement fly half Handre Pollard kicked a last-gasp penalty as South Africa somehow found a way to get past a dominant England and claim a 16-15 victory that sent them into a Rugby World Cup final against fellow triple champions New Zealand. …

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. But it only came in the dying minutes of another white-knuckle knockout game at this World Cup as replacement props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch produced a huge, desperate heave to win …

Springboks desperate to deny favourites tag but reality set to bite England
1 year, 5 months ago

Springboks desperate to deny favourites tag but reality set to bite England

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Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: France v South Africa result from thrilling clash as England learn semi-final opponent
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: France v South Africa result from thrilling clash as England learn semi-final opponent

The Independent  

✕ Close "What could be better" - France on quarter-final v South Africa England will play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the Springboks defeated hosts France in an epic clash in Paris. Defending champions South Africa edged a titanic contest 29-28, with Eben Etzebeth’s powerful try in the 67th minute earning the Springboks victory in a …

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance
1 year, 5 months ago

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

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Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France’s dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. “We’re going to try to find something positive by saying that we have a lot of young players, a fine generation,” France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert said. France appeared world-class in those opening minutes and every inch the new favorite for …

Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales
1 year, 5 months ago

Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Argentina’s rugby team doesn’t have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when it was winning the soccer World Cup less than a year ago. That Pumas passion propelled them into the Rugby World Cup semifinals on Saturday when they were 12 minutes away from losing to Wales. We …

‘They are not supermen’: France prop plays down threat of South Africa’s forwards
1 year, 6 months ago

‘They are not supermen’: France prop plays down threat of South Africa’s forwards

The Independent  

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Springboks aim to go back-to-back at Rugby World Cup for golden end to Erasmus-Nienaber era
1 year, 6 months ago

Springboks aim to go back-to-back at Rugby World Cup for golden end to Erasmus-Nienaber era

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — This Rugby World Cup was always the ultimate goal for the Springboks coaching combination of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, who sat down soon after taking over a struggling team in early 2018 and began plotting a five-year plan to build a squad for France in 2023. South Africa’s victory at the 2019 World Cup …

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup
1 year, 7 months ago

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nobody held back. South Africa smashed its previous biggest winning margin against New Zealand and inflicted on the All Blacks their heaviest defeat ever in a 35-7 whipping at Twickenham on Friday, just two weeks before the Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa’s previous biggest win over New Zealand was 17-0 in 1928. Barrett was marched in …

Rugby Championship provides World Cup litmus test despite shortened campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

Rugby Championship provides World Cup litmus test despite shortened campaign

The Independent  

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